NetGalley members are always looking for exciting upcoming releases to add to their TBR piles. Here are 30 summer books that readers won’t want to miss—some are even available to request on NetGalley!
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By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Beloved author Jodi Picoult is back this August with a novel that weaves together the lives of two playwrights: one living in the modern age, and one living in 1581, who is the real author of Shakepeare’s plays.
The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons
Take to the skies in this new adventure fantasy set in a world ruled by dragons. A crew of misfits saves loner Anahrod from a warlord, and in exchange they need her help to steal from a dragon’s hoard.
What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris
After losing her job, Deena Wood returns to her childhood home in Georgia, where she meets a widower fighting to keep his land. When he disappears and his home is put up for sale, Deena becomes suspicious and decides to investigate.
Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan
Jennifer Dugan’s latest young adult novel stars teenage werewolf Tessa as she grapples with learning to shift, confessing her feelings to her crush, and the arrival of a group of werewolf hunters.
The Palace of Eros by Caro De Robertis
Fans of Greek mythology retellings should make room on their TBRs for this queer spin on the Psyche and Eros story—exploring all of the love, desire, and secrets that bring them together and threaten to tear them apart.
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
In this second-chance romance, exes Georgie and Adam must stop avoiding each other (and try to ignore the sparks between them) to help their best friend Adam salvage his wedding after the venue burns down.
Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse
The Between Earth and Sky trilogy comes to a dramatic close with Mirrored Heavens. Newbies start with book one, and series fans prepare to return to find Tova in more danger than ever before.
Dear Hanna by Zoje Stage
Zoje Stage returns with a standalone sequel to Baby Teeth. In this chilling tale, sociopath Hanna is all grown up. She thought she had her murderous inclinations under control until her daughter begins to step out of line.
A Banh Mi for Two by Trinity Nguyen
Romance sparks between two teenage girls when they meet in Sài Gòn. Vivi needs help uncovering her family’s history, and Lan offers to be her guide around the city if Vivi helps her recapture her passion for writing.
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
Screenwriter Misha won’t give up on his principles, even as studio executives pressure him to kill off his tv show’s queer lead. But things take a turn when he’s hunted by stalkers dressed as monsters from his past movies.
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez
A fake relationship seems like the easiest way for librarian Marcela and ex-NFL player Theo to survive being guests at the wedding of their first loves in this contemporary debut romance from Gabriella Gamez.
The Dollmakers by Lynn Buchanan
Lynn Buchanan’s fantasy debut introduces readers to Shean, an apprentice creating magical dolls to fight the monsters that threaten her country. When her work isn’t accepted for battle, she becomes willing to risk anything to prove her worth.
You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Influencers clash in Jesse Q. Sutanto’s latest suspense novel. Mer taught Aspen everything she knows about social media and isn’t about to just sit back and watch as Aspen’s star rises to heights that belong to Mer alone.
The Ones Who Come Back Hungry by Amelinda Bérubé
Inspired by vampire mythology, this supernatural YA book follows Jo as she grapples with how to help her sister, who has suddenly risen from the dead and is craving human blood.
The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo-Rice
Michelle Lindo-Rice explores the strength found in friendship in this novel about best friends guiding each other through the highs and lows of life while they work towards opening a bookstore together.
Triple Sec by TJ Alexander
TJ Alexander returns this summer with a polyamorous rom-com. Bartender Mel is disillusioned when it comes to love, but when she begins to fall for married couple Bebe and Kade, she wonders if love is in her future after all.
The Night Ends with Fire by K. X. Song
K. X. Song’s fantasy draws from the legend of Mulan to tell the story of Meilin, who joins the imperial army in her father’s place and faces temptation from a sea dragon spirit offering power and freedom.
Of Jade and Dragons by Amber Chen
Amber Chen’s YA silkpunk fantasy follows Ying as she disguises herself as her brother to gain access to a male-only apprenticeship with the Engineers Guild to learn why her father was murdered.
The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck
This cat-and-mouse game is set during the Prohibition era. Marie Waite, the wife of a rumrunner, sees an opportunity to grow their operation, and hot on her trail is code-cracker Elizebeth Smith Friedman.
You’re the Problem, It’s You by Emma R. Alban
Matchmaking cousins shove a lord and second son together in this Victorian romance. Though Bobby and James start as enemies, they reluctantly begin to work together when an extortionist threatens their families.
The Bound Worlds by Megan E. O’Keefe
The Devoured Worlds space opera trilogy comes to a close with one final adventure. Much-needed peace is snatched away from Naira and Tarquin as they uncover a plot to end the universe.
One Killer Problem by Justine Pucella Winans
A mysterious email leads Gigi Ricci out of detention and onto a crime scene in this YA mystery. With the help of her high school’s Mystery Club, Gigi sets out to solve the murder of a math teacher.
All Friends Are Necessary by Tomas Moniz
Tomas Moniz explores the power of queer love and friendship in this novel about a former middle-grade biology teacher who moves back to the Bay Area from Seattle after a tragic loss.
Fiasco by Constance Fay
Readers looking for an out-of-this-world romance should board the Calamity, where Cyn is partnering with the crew in order to kidnap their medic, Micah. But her growing feelings for him start to threaten her plans.
She Who Knows: Firespitter by Nnedi Okorafor
Nnedi Okorafor kicks off a new series this summer following a young girl’s journey along the Salt Roads. This blend of sci-fi and fantasy is set in the same Africanfuturist universe as Who Fears Death.
The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood
Judith, Suzie, and Becks of the Marlow Murder Club are on the case once more after Mayor Geoffrey Lushington dies in the middle of a town council meeting from a poisoned cup of coffee.
The Lost Souls of Benzaiten by Kelly Murashige
In this unique young adult novel, the Japanese goddess Benzaiten hears a human girl’s wish to turn into a vacuum cleaner and instead decides to try to help her learn to love her life once more.
What summer release are you looking forward to?
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